Most disappointing stick?

[Bigtotoro]

Originally Posted by MrMayorga

I agree with you 100%, I have yet to smoke a Ghurka that I liked!

I quite liked the Centurian I had. I would prefer if they did not have 59 different lines and maybe focused on quality control a bit more, though.

[eyesack]

Originally Posted by Cigary

LOL, donkey balls. I won't even ask you how you would know as I have used this term myself and I haven't even gotten close to knowing what the real ones taste like.

Originally Posted by Aaron871

I'm just curious about one thing..... how/where did you guys season your palates to catch hints of Donkey Balls?

Originally Posted by Snake Hips

I took a trip to Europe last summer

Originally Posted by eyesack

...You know what cow-tipping is? Well, there's this new variation... LOL!

And there ya go! I will never buy a mild cigar with that much age on it ever again.

[fatboy05]

Any of the Ashtons except the VSG. Way to much $ and no flavor at all IMO

[:Monty:]

The GOF carlitos on the other hand are amazing. My biggest disappointment was the Casa Magna. So much hype so little delivery.

[DaReallyPoGigolo]

I'm a fan of RyJ's when I'm looking for something a little bit more mild, so when I saw their maduro I thought I'd give it a try. Unfortunately, I found it to be very boring and bland.......

I guess as a plus, I didn't spend much on it.

[gsmj27]

Originally Posted by msullivan

What about really expensive sticks with faulty construction? A friend of mine went with me to our local B&M and picked up a $20 Kristoff sick, when he took the cedar off of the body, he saw that a good 2 inch portion of the wrapper was simply not there. I would've expected higher quality control at that price.

I've had this happen with tubed sticks two or three times. Notably with Punches. I've since stayed as far from anything I can't 100% visually inspect, smell, and most importantly TOUCH!


My question is this, what do you do? Suck it up and take the loss, or are more B&M's good with exchanging for poorly made cigars?? (I ask because the few times this has happened to me, I simply took the loss, not bothering to go back.)


Oh, as a noob smoker, the only disappointing experiences I've had have been with cigars I didn't take the time to read up on before smoking (to determine their strength, region of origin, taste notes, draw, burn consistency, etc - you know, all the stuff that you can find here lol..).

[jst2007]

ok i have a few that sucked for me, but the worst is buying something expensive only to find out that it cant compare to a 5.00 stick
1) opus x (i think they limit supply on purpose to jack prices)
2) la gloria cubana (to peppery and harsh)
3) and the overated casa magna ( cigar of the year my ass)

[aka DaBigKahuna]

Two recent budget smokes for me:

Five Vegas Gold (double nickel) yawn and Taboo Twist. I set the Taboo down after a few minutes.

On the other hand the value blend stick from Taboo I loved!

[The Postman]

My worst stick was the Pinar I had a couple of years ago, it was like sucking air. Thanfully I did not pay for it, so it wasn't too bad.

[tx_tuff]

I think being disappointed from time to time is just part of the nature of the beast when it comes to smoking hand rolled cigars. I have had a couple I just couldn't smoke either do to taste, draw, construction etc.. But have had way more that where keepers!

[tx_tuff]

Originally Posted by msullivan

What about really expensive sticks with faulty construction? A friend of mine went with me to our local B&M and picked up a $20 Kristoff sick, when he took the cedar off of the body, he saw that a good 2 inch portion of the wrapper was simply not there. I would've expected higher quality control at that price.

Are you serious? A $20 Kristoff! How much tax do you have to pay in Maryland? They start at under $6.50 at my local with none even reaching the $9 mark.

[eyesack]

Originally Posted by aka DaBigKahuna

Two recent budget smokes for me:

Five Vegas Gold (double nickel) yawn and Taboo Twist. I set the Taboo down after a few minutes.

On the other hand the value blend stick from Taboo I loved!

Ain't it funny how sometimes value smokes end up higher on your favorites list than premies? Idunno if it's because you feel less guilt knowing you spent less on them or what lol but I may need another humi for all the bundle sticks I'm bout to get lol

[domerthefrog]

Ive had a number of "bad sticks" As in cigars i usually enjoy but get stuck with a bad one here and there.
Only a few that i just was disgusted with no matter how many tries i gave them.

[SmokeRings]

Originally Posted by tx_tuff

I think being disappointed from time to time is just part of the nature of the beast when it comes to smoking hand rolled cigars. I have had a couple I just couldn't smoke either do to taste, draw, construction etc.. But have had way more that where keepers!

+1

However, one that I was totally disgusted by was the CAO Italia

[Redheadz]

Originally Posted by tx_tuff

I think being disappointed from time to time is just part of the nature of the beast when it comes to smoking hand rolled cigars. I have had a couple I just couldn't smoke either do to taste, draw, construction etc.. But have had way more that where keepers!

+2

No matter the cost, if it sucks, toss it. I never nub it just because I paid alot for it. Life is too short to waste on bad cigars.

As for the GoF, I've had several of the Carlitos and loved them all. The 2006 Carlito Churchill was one of the best smokes I've had in years. My friend who owns the local B&M told me to stay away from the Don Carlos GoF and now I know why.